PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hallquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Murmaider. Kellman has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Daniel Kellman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hallquist
vs
Kellman

178 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Hallquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Kellman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallquist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kellman looks gassed!

Hallquist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hallquist lands in his opponent's guard.
Hallquist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hallquist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hallquist prevents Kellman from getting back to his feet.
Hallquist with a nice head shot there.

Hallquist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallquist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallquist advances position into side control!
Hallquist staying calm.

Hallquist has an Americana. Kellman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hallquist is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hallquist hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Hallquist!